Indonesia offers cooperation to boost Bangladesh’s tourism

Indonesia has expressed interest in working with Bangladesh to develop local tourism and hospitality sectors in tandem with the National Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (NHTTI).

This matter was discussed during a meeting between Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam, State Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat and Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh Listyowati at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Sunday.

During the meeting, the Indonesian envoy expressed her country’s interest in strengthening bilateral relations and working jointly with Bangladesh to develop the tourism sector.

The minister stated the government is working to develop Bangladesh’s aviation and tourism industries. She also highlighted the significant demand among Bangladeshi tourists for travel to the Southeast Asian country.

She said the Bangladesh government was attaching importance to retaining Visa on Arrival facilities for Bangladeshi ordinary passport holders travelling to Indonesia.

State Minister Millat said the government had taken initiatives to modernise the National Hotel and Tourism Training Institute as part of efforts to improve the country’s tourism industry.

He also added the government was considering establishing a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Bangladesh as part of its plan to develop the country into an aviation hub.

The Indonesian ambassador expressed interest in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Hotel and Tourism Training Institute to support the development of Bangladesh’s hospitality sector.

She also assured that Indonesia would cooperate with the Bangladesh government regarding the continuation of Visa on Arrival facilities for Bangladeshi passport holders.

The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in tourism, hospitality and aviation, with both sides expressing interest in strengthening collaboration in these areas.